Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2011 Ford F-350. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire
Equipment
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
- Consequence
- The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
- Remedy
- PJ's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
0% repairedof 3 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V498000
Listed for 2011 Ford F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
Ambulance Engine Stall
Engine
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.
- Consequence
- An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S10.
87.7% repairedof 2,951 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V535000
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BODY CONTROL MODULE
Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED USING INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) THAT HAD A CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE TO READ THE SUSPECT BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SERIAL NUMBER. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER THE BCM WAS EITHER NOT AFFECTED OR REPLACED. THE CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE WAS NOT READING THE CORRECT SET OF CHARACTERS, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A BCM THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
- Consequence
- IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Repair progress not yet reported8,022 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 11V128000
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BODY CONTROL MODULE
Structure · body
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
- Consequence
- IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Repair progress not yet reported14,737 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 10V659000
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Owner complaints (136)
136 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.
4involved a crash
3involved a fire
5injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 136 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 50 | 36.8% |
| Suspension | 45 | 33.1% |
| Engine | 21 | 15.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 9.6% |
| Electrical system | 11 | 8.1% |
| Power train | 9 | 6.6% |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 5.9% |
| Fuel system | 7 | 5.1% |
| Wheels | 7 | 5.1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 4.4% |
How 2011 compares with other F-350 years
Best and worst F-350 years →2004159
2005114
2006145
200736
2008131
200928
2011136
2012149
201376
201491
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 159 | 2 |
| 2005 | 114 | 3 |
| 2006 | 145 | 3 |
| 2007 | 36 | 3 |
| 2008 | 131 | 8 |
| 2009 | 28 | 2 |
| 2011 | 136 | 4 |
| 2012 | 149 | 4 |
| 2013 | 76 | 1 |
| 2014 | 91 | 0 |
This year (2011)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2011 Ford F-350 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F-350 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 14V498000 (equipment), 13V535000 (engine), 11V128000 (electrical), 10V659000 (structure). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2011 Ford F-350 problems?
Owners filed 136 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (50), Suspension (45), Engine (21) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2011 F-350 compare with other years?
Among the 2004–2014 Ford F-350 model years at least five years old, the 2009 drew the fewest complaints (28) and the 2004 the most (159). The 2011 drew 136. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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